I viewed some karate videos on youtube last night - a couple of Master Tatsuo Shimabuku from the 1966 Steve Armstrong visit (I presume), and a couple videos of two brothers demonstrating Isshinryu kata.
Without question, the display of the two young brothers was more dynamic. If I were a potential student, there would be little doubt about who I would rather take lessons from.
What is the value of a karate video? If you could learn from it, we'd all be doing kata as shown in the 1966 film. If it would attract students, the young brothers would be turning them away at the door. Put yourself on video, and you are open to criticism; someone always has an opinion.
I like to look at karate videos. I've dissected a few and asked quesitons: why does the foot face that direction, why is that punch low, why did the performer turn on angle? All viewed from MY perspective. Not one video ever changed the way I practice. I'm sure all of the performers can explain their movement, reasons, bunkai. So can I (most of the time). So what is the point of making or watching a video? Self-gratification - and there is nothing wrong with that. That is what makes TV, movies, internet, etc so successful. Oh, some people make money - God bless them.
Do you like to watch?
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